WEST VIRGINIA DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST

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Operating a motorcycle safely in traffic requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your license in West Virginia, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the West Virginia Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The motorcycle test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. To pass you need a score of 19 or higher.
1. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
2. To keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
maintain or increase your speed.
maintain or decrease your speed.
speed up.
decrease your speed.
3. You should change your lane position as traffic situations change. If hazards are on your right only, ride in path:
3
2 or 3
1 or 2
1 or 3
4. When a driver on an entrance ramp is merging into your lane, you should:
increase your speed.
change to another lane if one is open.
slow down.
sound your horn.
5. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
before you slow down.
All the other answers are correct.
when you are stopped at an intersection.
before you change lanes.
6. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
Holding in the clutch
Maintaining or increasing your speed
Avoiding sudden moves
Leaning back
7. You should ______ while stopped at intersections.
remain in first gear
remain in second gear
remain in third gear
remain in neutral
8. You can ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
Never.
when there is no traffic.
only during designated peak traffic hours.
only at speeds no more than 35 miles-per-hour faster than the vehicles you are passing.
9. To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
flash your brake light.
change lanes often.
sound your horn.
ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
10. You can help keep your balance while riding by:
sitting as far back as possible.
wearing light weight riding gear.
locking your elbows.
keeping your knees against the gas tank.
 
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WV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:19
Passing score:76%
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